Melbourne is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 786 at the time of the 2020 census. The town of Melb…Melbourne is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 786 at the time of the 2020 census. The town of Melbourne was platted February 23, 1882, by Milwaukee Land Company, in section 6 of Logan Township and was incorporated December 30, 1895. Melbourne was the only town in Marshall County to be served continuously by two major railroads. Melbourne's growth was rapid and made possible by three railroads and the population increased to 423 by 1910. Melbourne suffered the worst disaster in the town's history when a fire consumed the whole business district in 1903; then in 1981 the southern end of town was destroyed by a tornado.
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